Do you want your mixes to sound better? One of the easiest ways of creating smooth mixes that blend together almost seamlessly is to mix in key. There is a bit of music theory to understand to take full advantage of mixing key but luckily for us, recent updates to DJ software and hardware is making it easier than ever.
The most recent expansion pack for Serato, Serato Play allows DJs to access the softwares full potential without the need to plug in external hardware! Today we look at how to set Serato Play up and how to maximise it’s performance features!
In this beginner’s guide to Rekordbox DJ you will learn how to import, organise and manage your music library.
In this guide we cover the absolute essentials to get you started with Serato DJ Lite and Serato DJ Pro.
Once you know how to baby scratch It’s essential to learn this before moving onto more advanced scratching, combo’s, flares and patterns. This trick will improve your baby scratch instantly!
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In this free DJ lesson on the Pioneer DDJ 1000 you will learn how to DJ and mix with the Trans effect in Rekordbox as well as combine up to 3 channels.
If you’re just starting your DJ journey we’re here to break down our essential first five steps to help you along your way!
Have you ever sat in front of your DJ equipment wondering where to start when planning a DJ set or routine? Do you need some inspiration to help you start thinking creatively about music? We’re here to give you some starting points and help you get inspired!
Learn how to use the sampler and sequencer performance features in Rekordbox DJ.
Learn how to scratch like a pro DJ in our free scratching DJ tutorial plus a dedicated course. It includes all the samples and beats too!
Learn how to DJ with your laptop for free. Master the basics with our 5 part video tutorial series and learn to DJ. All the DJing basics are covered in this extensive free course. Plus, we have a free music download pack for you to follow along step-by-step!
Learn how to use the pitch effect on the Pioneer DJ equipment. This is a cool trick that any DJ can utilise in their sets!
Being able to transition between genres is a vital skill for a lot of DJ’s. You may find that the crowd isn’t feeling what you’re playing but you’re unsure of how to mix into another genre. Here is just one technique that can be used to get you out of house music and into some hip hop.
Acapellas are great tools but sometimes it’s hard knowing how to use them effectively! Learn how to swap the beat under an acapella in this tutorial.
Do you own a Rekordbox DJ controller and want to learn more? We have Rekordbox courses suitable for all abilities. Advance your mixing techniques today!
Have you ever come across two of the same song in your Serato DJ music library? Or maybe some of your tracks are showing up in orange as a missing file? Learn how to conveniently delete duplicate or missing files with this step by step guide.
Did you know you can creatively apply the slicer to nearly any song to create a remix of it live in your DJ set? Watch this free video now to learn how!
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Using the SYNC button to DJ is one of the biggest and most controversial subjects in the industry. Is it cheating? Find out what we think here!
You can learn to scratch with any DJ set up however you need to make sure that this setting is changed before starting. Is your crossfader curve set up correctly?